

1944 The Final Defence
Overview
The Soviet army breaks through the Finnish defences on the Karelian Isthmus in June 1944, advancing with overwhelming force. Somehow, the Finnish troops must find the strength to fight back, with all odds against them. The Battle of Tali-Ihantala was the largest battle ever fought in the history of the Nordic countries. This film depicts the true events through five separate stories.
Movie Details
Languages
Estonian
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Studio
Åke Lindman Film-Production
Key Crew

Åke Lindman
Director
Cast
Rauno Ahonen
Lieutenant Colonel
Mikko Bredenberg
Captain Carl-Birger Kvikant

Riko Eklundh
Colonel Sven Björkman

Marc Gassot
Sergeant Reino Lehväslaiho
Marcus Groth
Major General Ruben Lagus

Johan Hallström
Second Lieutenant Thorbjörnsson
Kari Hevossaari
Lieutenant Puhakka

Aku Hirviniemi
Tykistön tulenjohtaja

Antti Holma
Soldier

Janne Hyytiäinen
Major of Air-force
Mikkomarkus Ahtiainen
Soldier
Frank Biermann
Soldier
Jussi Brech
Soldier
Jani Honkaselkä
Soldier
Markku Hyvönen
Korpraali Väisänen
Tatu Hämäläinen
Soldier
Viggo Idman
Luutnantti Hästö
Olli Ikonen
Kenraalimajuri Einar Vihma

Emil Johnsen
Soldier

Tapani Kalliomäki
Majuri Antti Suurkari